Gillibrand leads Maloney by nearly $1 million

July 15, 2009 | Election 2010, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | Comments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., raised nearly $1 million more than her likely Democratic primary challenger in the recent fundraising quarter. Gillibrand’s campaign said Wednesday she raised more than $1.5 million and has more than $3.2 million in cash. New York Rep. Carolyn M [...]

McCarthy won’t challenge Gillibrand in 2010

June 5, 2009 | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | Comments

GARDEN CITY (AP) — Long Island Rep.Carolyn McCarthy says she has decided not to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in next year’s Senate race. A spokesman says McCarthy, who’s 65, decided for personal reasons not to run. Earlier this year, McCarthy criticized Gov. David Paterson’s appointment [...]